Nuture Your Future

Gifts for Our Favourite People and the Best Planet: 

(inspired by WHEN Australia and Canada)

• A potted Christmas tree, that can be planted out after Christmas. This could be a native pine.
• A packet of Seeds
• Subscription to a seed saving group, soft technology magazines, rare fruits association etc
• Tickets to see a show (there's little wrapping or waste)
• Install a compost bay
• Worm farm made from found materials such as waste polystrene boxes
• a non disposable lunch kit with a thermos or drink bottle, lunch box with separate compartments so no wrap is required, cloth serviettes.
• a real razor not a disposable one.
• underarm deodorising rock salt crystal
• a fountain pen
• a cup to carry everywhere
• cloth nappies
• energy saving shower head
• walking shoes
• an eco-tour
• garden tools
• books on organic gardening, composting, hers and flowers, native species.
• Field guides on birds and local reptiles
• A garden pond with optional solar powered fountain
• a fruit dryer
• a yoghurt maker
• rechargeable batteries with re-charger
• A tent and small, efficient camping equipment. To encourage clean bush walking and adventure.

Locally handcrafted gifts are three way gifts - 1. to your loved one, 2. to the planet, and 3. to your local artists and economy.

• natural wool or angora sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, socks.
• Handkerchiefs or cloth serviettes instead of paper tissues.
• handmade baskets, washing baskets, paper waste containers, pot plant containers, picnic baskets.
• canvas string or cane shopping bags, ham bag
• potted kitchen herbs in organic medium
• edible house plants such as sugar cane for hot spots, mint, shallots, monstera vine.
• a basket of homemade ecologically sound cleansers
• cosmetics and toiletries made from natural ingredients and not tested on animals
• Gift voucher for nursery plants or environmental products and courses.
• beeswax candles
• Homemade preserves
• hand-painted recycled glassware
• Organic Christmas Cake
• a homemade Christmas wreath of grapevine and other home grown materials
• Blankets (cotton or wool) suitable for the lounge and living areas

FOR CHILDREN

• Recycled toys (repainted bicycle, trike, scooter, rocking horse) Use safe paints, preferable organic paint products. These items could be antiques.
• Homemade cushions and bean bags with environmentally friendly safe stuffing.
• a wooden loom and natural fabrics for weaving.
• a dolls or action figures tent made of recycled fabrics and stakes.
• Science series books by David Suzuki
• a homemade backyard swing or tree house, a rope climbing aparatus.
• a small gardening kit, tools and seed
• Wooden or cane furniture
• Roller skates or bicycles to encourage energy efficient travel
• Recycled or re-used paper fastened as a book
• Craft books.
• Weather proof boots
• Pets such as ducklings and hens, Guinea pigs or Rabbit in hutch to mow the lawn.

wrap gifts in reuseable materials such as bags or teatowels, Biodegradable tablecloths, bamboo placemats etc.